Intra-abdominal abscess

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Intra-abdominal abscess

Depending on the location, patients with intra-abdominal abscess may have fever and chills, abdominal pain and distention, weakness, anorexia (lack of appetite), nausea, and occasionally vomiting, rectal tenderness and fullness, or diarrhea.

The white blood cell count may be elevated on a complete blood count test. A CT scan of the abdomen will usually reveal an intra-abdominal abscess. In addition, after a CT scan, a needle may be placed through the skin into the abscess cavity to confirm diagnosis and treat the abscess. Liver function tests, abdominal x-ray, and sonogram may also be helpful in diagnosing abscess.

Sometimes laparotomy (opening of the abdomen, which is done under general anesthesia) may be necessary for diagnosis.

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